Kola Aluko, an International businessman, has expressed his optimism for the future of motor racing in Africa, saying he believes African manufacturing industries will soon be in a position to compete with major global suppliers to the sport.

Leading figures from Africa’s financial services industry, including those from the African Development Bank (AfDB) believe remittances can play a crucial role in fostering social development and increasing financial stability in developing countries.

Rwanda will be hosting its first edition of the East African Community (EAC) Arts and Culture Festival this year, InformAfrica has gathered. Learn more about the upcoming event below in today’s Africa press release.

The East African Community (EAC) in collaboration with Arcadia University-USA is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students from EAC Countries interested in Human Rights and Development in Africa.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Commission), at its 51st Ordinary Session held from 18 April to 2 May 2012 in Banjul, The Gambia – recalled its mandate to promote and protect human and peoples’ rights in Africa under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Charter).

Ethiopia’s main, state-owned printing company has directed newspaper publishers to censor any content that may draw government prosecution under the country’s antiterrorism law or face cancellation of their printing contracts, according to local journalists and news reports.

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